as in comprehensive
as in all-inclusive The doctor took a holistic approach to the patient's care.
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Recent Examples of holistic This advice ranges from risky trading-centric approaches to holistic financial practices. —
Maximilian Brichta, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026 For holistic wellness, Asaya Spa offers treatments and rituals rooted in the healing traditions of the local Huichol and Cora cultures. —Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 That includes elevating assistant special agents in charge to special agents in charge and opening the door for employees to be considered for leadership roles without the significant headquarters experience the FBI historically regarded as necessary for a holistic view of bureau operations. —Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 Rather than a set of ancillary features, a holistic approach to monetization is now at the core of the platform’s operation, putting creators in the driver’s seat of their own revenue generation. —The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holistic
Maximilian Brichta, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026 For holistic wellness, Asaya Spa offers treatments and rituals rooted in the healing traditions of the local Huichol and Cora cultures. —Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 That includes elevating assistant special agents in charge to special agents in charge and opening the door for employees to be considered for leadership roles without the significant headquarters experience the FBI historically regarded as necessary for a holistic view of bureau operations. —Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 Rather than a set of ancillary features, a holistic approach to monetization is now at the core of the platform’s operation, putting creators in the driver’s seat of their own revenue generation. —The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holistic
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At a recent event in Atlanta, Wellstar Health System provided comprehensive medical evaluations, part of an ongoing effort to identify and address chronic conditions that can emerge years after players leave the game.— Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Bolstered by the network, WBBM’s comprehensive local news coverage has continued to resonate with Chicago listeners.— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Holistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/holistic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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